Fundamentals of aquatic ecology

Synopsis of Fundamentals of aquatic ecology

«Fundamentals of aquatic ecology» is the aquatic ecology essay by R. S. K. Barnes and K. H. Mann, published by Wiley-Blackwell in paperback, in English.

Reference work synthesizing the ecology of marine and freshwater environments from their common features. It compares ecological processes across different habitats, from open waters and coastal zones to the benthos, and includes chapters on aquatic communities, global ecology, and the effects of human activity on these ecosystems.

Second edition, revised and expanded from the previous title «Fundamentals of Aquatic Ecosystems» (1980). Consists of 13 chapters by nine specialists. Includes bibliographic references and index.

Aimed at university students and biology professionals, it serves as an advanced-level text in aquatic ecology courses.